Calling ALL Christians!

So, I have a question for everyone...

Why do we, as Christians (myself included), sometimes lack the boldness that the Lord has called us to have? Is it fear? Is it laziness? Or, is it simply our own ignorance that we refuse to ignore?

I know that for me it is sometimes simply a lack of knowing what on earth to do with myself. But, that's just not a good enough excuse anymore. It's time to stop finding excuses and step out in faith. I keep hearing people say things about God wanting to bless all of us, but I have found that even though this may be true, many of us don't do enough to bless Him. I don't know, maybe I'm alone here. Honestly, I don't think I am. I think I'm just stupid enough to admit it in black and white, lol.

In light of this recent revelation, I decided to do something about my lack of outward expression of my inward faith. I have always been against the evils of abortion but have never done anything to show that to others or to do my part in ending abortion in Indiana and the United States as a whole. Until now, that is.

I know that a lot of you who know me personally have heard me recently talking about my recent participation in Life Center's Walk for Life and my subsequent volunteering there as well as my involvement with 40 Days for Life. I can't even begin to tell you the profound effect these events have had on my life.

Because I decided to step out in boldness and faith, God has been using me and I have been more busy now than I think I have ever been in my entire life. I may not be receiving a paycheck for what I am doing (and don't get me wrong, that would be a nice bonus, lol), but no one can put a price on a woman choosing life for her unborn child.

I started out being a nervous wreck about getting involved in so many things because of my vision problem, taking care of my children, the amount of money it would take to support this ministry (gas money) and stepping out of my comfort zone and doing what I could to unite more than one faith. The Catholic church has a HUGE presence in the pro-life community and I didn't know how I, as a Nazarene, fit into the cause we know as the 'Pro Life Movement.' But, I decided to put it in God's hands. His Word says in 2 Timothy that He did not give us a spirit of timidity. So, I am handing that over to Him as well. I am stepping out of my comfort zone and taking a huge leap of faith.

And, doing this has made me aware of works that need to be done in His name...

It is time for ALL Christians to step out in faith and live according to His plans for our lives. I know that we all do not have the same calling, and that's not necessarily what I'm asking of any of you. But, what I am asking is that you seek Him first and let Him give you direction. Really pray about the issue of abortion and see where He leads you, not where your fear leads you away from.

We are facing quite possibly the country's more crucial election this year based on this very issue. Is it enough that we simply vote according to the sanctity of life and follow God's command to not murder (and let's face it, that's what abortion is)? Or, should we be doing more? I'm choosing more.